Yale, MI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Yale, St. Clair County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Yale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 141 days in the St. Clair forecast zone and St. Clair County — the most common reported hazard around Yale, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (67 days) and high winds (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 141 | Jun 2026 | Jun 8, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 67 | Jan 2026 | Apr 14, 2018 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 36 | Mar 2026 | Mar 8, 2017 · $25 million damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Feb 2022 | Nov 1, 2019 · $12 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2019 | Jan 1, 2018 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jul 2018 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jul 2023 | Sep 9, 2001 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2023 | Apr 3, 2003 · $10 million damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the St. Clair forecast zone and St. Clair County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Yale get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Yale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Yale 1 Nnw weather station 1.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.0 | 7.6 | 13.0 | 9.5 | 6.3 | 2.1 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Yale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 45 miles southwest. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Yale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 45 mi southwest | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 128 mi south-southeast | 14,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 140 mi west | 16,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Yale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Yale, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 21, 1953, which passed about 18 miles southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 14, 2023, which passed about 18 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 87 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 26, 1978.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Yale's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Yale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Yale, MI?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 45 miles southwest. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Yale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Yale the lowest scan from KDTX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Yale free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Yale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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